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15+ Words that rhyme with monkey

Monkey is a 2-syllable word with 15 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are junkie, funky, junky. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of monkey

noun
  1. any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
  2. one who is playfully mischievous
verb
  1. play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly; "Someone tampered with the documents on my desk"; "The reporter fiddle with the facts"

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "monkey" in lyrics

See how monkey is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "little girl:Monkey, where you at monkey??"
    The Arsonists — Pyromaniax
  • "I get's loaded low down by a monkey"
    B.G. f/ Lil' Wayne — Let's Get Funky
  • "I got rid of that monkey"
    B.G. — Bout My Paper

What do these rhymes mean?

clunky
lacking grace in movement or posture; "a gawky lad with long ungainly legs"; "clumsy fingers
donkey
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
funky
offensively malodorous; "a foul odor
junkie
a narcotics addict someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; "a golf addict
junky
a narcotics addict someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; "a golf addict

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "monkey" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like junkie, funky, junky create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "monkey" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with monkey?
Words that rhyme with monkey include: junkie, funky, junky, clunky, donkey, punky, chunky, spunky, hungry, flunky, and 5 more.
How many syllables does monkey have?
Monkey has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with monkey?
There are 15 words that rhyme with monkey: 15 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for monkey in a song?
The strongest rhymes for monkey in songwriting are junkie, funky, junky. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with monkey?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with monkey include junkie, funky, junky, clunky, donkey. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: junkie; 1-syllable: funky, junky. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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